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Take a selfie in an amusement parkin Chernobyl, Ukraine

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This amusement park in gost town was fated to turn into ruins and never hear the sounds of joyful children's laught.
How to take a selfie in an amusement park in Chernobyl
The Ferris wheel became a kind of a symbol of Pripyat and entire Chernobyl disaster as well. This Ferris wheel recalls the existence of a children's amusement park in a ghost town, which has never opened.

Ferris wheels, Chernobyl
Photo: Ferris wheels, © Steve Vallis

Almost completely destroyed tree sprouted attractions and trailers, boats and cars, in which children should have fun turned into the stack of rusted metal.

Amusement park, Chernobyl
Photo: Amusement park, © Tim Knifton

This place is mesmerizing and terrifying at the same time, because it is here you can realize the scale of the disaster and consequences of the tragedy for people who lived here.

How to do?

1. If you go here with in a tour, the guide will lead you through the amusement park. If you explore the location on your own - go to the wheel - you won't get lost.
2. Take a Geiger counter with you, because anything can emit radiation here [strike] (even your guide).
3. Get in an any attraction: a car, a boat or a trailer.
4. Well go ahead, make a selfie.

Where to do?

#1Pripyat in ChernobylPripyat

A dead and long-neglected ghost town is widely known throughout the world after the tragedy that occurred at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.

When to do?

Be careful! All metal structures in the city can have highly emitting radiation.

Tours & excursions 3

#4Cruise on the ship to Chernobyl and PripyatCruise on the ship to Chernobyl and Pripyat

Get a sea of thrills from a boat trip to the lost world of a dead city.

UAH 335000/tour
#2One-day private tour (Chernobyl + Pripyat) from KievOne-day private tour (Chernobyl + Pripyat) from Kiev

One day in the Exclusion Zone and you will learn everything about this desolate tragical place.

UAH 1794+/person
#3Urgent one-day tour (Chernobyl + Pripyat) from KievUrgent one-day tour (Chernobyl + Pripyat) from Kiev

The most horrifying post apocalyptic picture of Chernobyl and Pripyat in one day

UAH 3999+/person

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